Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
5 best-value hospitals in Arizona.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | ★ 4/5 | 61% below | 56% |
| 2 | Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | ★ 4/5 | 60% below | 68% |
| 3 | Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | ★ 4/5 | 33% below | 72% |
| 4 | Flagstaff Medical Center | Flagstaff, AZ | ★ 4/5 | 11% below | 67% |
| 5 | Verde Valley Medical Center | Cottonwood, AZ | ★ 4/5 | 7% below | 61% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.